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Getting A Credit Report Before You File For Bankruptcy

When filing for bankruptcy you will need to list every debt you have, not just the ones you can remember. This can be difficult, especially if you have defaulted loans that are a year or so old and the agency has stopped harassing you. Just because they stop harassing you doesn’t mean you no longer [...]

Credit Reporting – The Downside To Bankruptcy

While a bankruptcy petition may help you escape a financial melt down, you have to be aware of the ramifications. The first and most obvious is that details of your bankruptcy are listed with credit reporting agencies. These details will stay on your credit report for a period of ten years. You should understand that [...]